Every five-star hotel loves to claim they redefined a luxury hotel market, that they ushered in a new era of sophistication and left all others in their wake. Most of those claims can be easily dismissed. But, in the...
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Chris Ashton
Auschwitz-Birkenau: Why Everyone Should Visit Once
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These words by George Santayana were repeated many times during our tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau earlier this year. Though dating from 1905, decades prior...
Essential American Road Trips
The United States is a destination which requires a lot of time and effort to explore. You can’t possibly see it in one trip. You couldn’t even see it in a hundred. It’s multi-faceted; it’s a cultural extravaganza, a...
A Beginner’s Guide to New Caledonia
Just a hop, skip and a short flight from Australia, New Caledonia is a Pacific island paradise filled with blinding white beaches, emerald palm trees, and turquoise waters that shelter a rainbow of dazzling marine life...
How to Have an Overseas Holiday Without Leaving Australia
To say 2020 has been a challenge so far is an understatement. We’ve tried rebooting it to no avail, yet there may still be a silver lining. With Australia’s international travel ban looking to continue for a while yet...
Fiji Island Resorts We Can’t Wait to Visit
Fiji is a destination that holds a special place in our hearts. We’ve holidayed there several times, Simon even lived there as a dive instructor for a year, yet there’s always new we discover with each visit. We have a...
Top Six Movies Filmed in Memphis
There are certain elements required for a successful movie. Aside from audiences willing to see it, you need a good script, solid actors, a skilled director and an army of other behind the scenes talent. But there’s...
Pipit: Australia’s Best Regional Restaurant Turns One
Pipit is one of the rising stars of the Australian hospitality scene. Launched just one year ago in the sleepy town of Pottsville on the NSW Tweed Coast, the fine dining restaurant has already built a legion of fans –...
Josh Pyke’s Guide to Singapore
Travel is much more than just a way of discovering the beauty and diversity of the world around us, it also puts our own daily lives into perspective, giving us a greater understanding and appreciation for the things we...
Support Local: Three Blue Ducks Byron Bay
There’s a lot to love about living in Byron Bay. It’s been my home for a little over 20 years now and I’m still blown away by the natural beauty, the laid-back vibe and eclectic mix of nationalities who have all been...
